Maia Song Contest 8

The Maia Song Contest 8 was the eighth edition of the Maia Song Contest. It was held in Loafousia following their victory in the previous edition. Leodia and Prudhomme participated for the first time, and seven countries announced their intention to withdraw. Arendelle also returned after being absent for six editions.

Bidding phase
ETL and the MBU announced the conditions under which cities and venues could announce their interest in hosting the contest.


 * The host city had to be near a major airport.
 * The venue must be available for the rehearsal period before the contest and one week after the conclusion of the contest
 * The venue must not be open-air, but an air-conditioned building with a capacity of at least 10,000 and a minimum ceiling height of 15 metres (49 ft), insulated for sound and light.
 * The green room must be located as close to the arena as possible (or within it), with a capacity of 300.

Host venue

Semi Final 1
D'unelaleh and Lazanistan voted in this semi-final.

A playlist can be found here. A recap can be found here.

The full scoreboard can be found here.

Semi Final 2
Glorimala, Izola and Loafousia voted in this semi-final.

A playlist can be found here. A recap can be found here.

The full scoreboard can be found here.

Grand Final
A playlist can be found here. A recap can be found here.

The full scoreboard can be found here.


 * 1) As the hosts of the contest, Loafousia were randomly allocated to perform 23rd.

Voting and spokespersons

 * Markku
 * Birdie
 * Courtney Stodden
 * Kim Chi (Presenter of the first edition)
 * Holly Valance
 * BlackPink
 * Lady Gaga
 * Cirie Fields
 * Daniela from Slovenia
 * Sara Bareilles
 * Pedro Andrade
 * Owe Thörnqvist
 * Alexandra Stan
 * Pnau (Flowekian representative in the seventh edition)
 * Joanne the Scammer


 * Stewen Grybb
 * Allie X (Izol representative in the seventh edition)
 * Maan
 * Valentina Monetta
 * Seeb
 * Thwoorp, Maureen and a Contact Film
 * Dodie Clark
 * Emma Willis
 * Lin Blakley
 * Tijana Bogićević and Dinah Nah
 * Lorenzo Fragola (Metrockan representative in the seventh edition)
 * Paris Hilton
 * Yui & Shiina Mio (Otaku Republic representative in the sixth edition as a part of UNiTE.)
 * Kida (Oxenri representative in the seventh edition)
 * Aaron Taylor-Johnson


 * Ben Hazlewood (1st runner up of PERLAMAIABattle 2 )
 * Alex Kiev
 * Dena
 * Abiola Allicock
 * The5
 * Sergey Lazarev
 * Eir Aoi
 * Jasmine Kara (runner-up in Temekylopí Festival della Canzone 5)
 * Shawn Hook (5th placer in both Urtistan Selects! 2 & Temekylopí Festival della Canzone 5)
 * Aung San Suu Kyi
 * Rebecca Mader
 * Jonsí
 * Mariya Yaremchuk
 * Mariya Yaremchuk

Lyrics of Temekylopian entry
Following the selection of rapper CupcakKe with her song "LGBT", complaints to the MBU were made from the Brillian and Joeriakian broadcasters, who are both associate members of the organisation. In addition, a petition believed to have originated from the Káku Olura region of Izola which called for the entry to be withdrawn reached 5,000 signatures. A statement from the MBU was released detailing that "the lyrics do not breach the rules regarding the prohibition of political lyrics, as LGBT rights are human rights". Following these comments, Brillian president called for their national broadcasters to boycott the event - calling it "gay propaganda".

Other countries
Eligibility for potential participation in the Maia Song Contest requires a national broadcaster with active MBU membership that would be able to broadcast the contest. The MBU will issue an invitation of participation in the contest to all active members.

Active MBU countries

 * - Details surrounding Dunwaye's future in the song contest are currently unclear. The Dunnish government has hinted at a possible withdrawal, due to strained relations with Björnska concerning Owestani independence. However, head of departement Cassandra Dawson stated in an interview from early February that talks had been initiated between her and Owestani dictator/rock star Owe Thörnqwist regarding a possible collaboration between the countries in future editions of the contest. The reason behind this is to give Owestani music culture a chance to be represented in the contest, despite Owestani broadcaster SAUSAGE TV not being granted MBU membership. Despite this, Dunwaye still decided to confirm participation for Maia Song Contest 8.


 * - After failing to provide a valid televoting and back-up jury votes for Maia Song Contest 7, Radio Televizija Foronije was unsure if they would compete in Maia Song Contest 8, and has since then announced their withdrawal from the contest.


 * - Fronezench Broadcasting Initiative did not announce any information concerning a participation or withdrawal for Maia Song Contest 8, and on March 18, it was revealed that they were not on the list of participants.


 * - Kashiikit Televisoon stated that they were withdrawing from the Maia Song Contest indefinately and that a return to the contest in the foreseeable future was fairly unlikely. The exact reason for the withdrawal has not been issued.


 * - On March the 7th of 2017, Mystinctlor announced they would be withdrawing due to the broadcaster's expressed disapproval in the "direction the Maia Song Contest has gone". It said it could return in the future.


 * - The country's head of delegation submitted a notice to the MBU on 24 February 2017, stating that the country would not be present for the eighth edition of the contest and may be absent for a couple editions. However, they did not rule out a return in the future.


 * - On 17 March 2017, Svu TV and Swae Broadcasting Corporation both announced that they would not participate in Maia Song Contest 8, due to a lack of interest from both broadcasters. However, they did not rule out a return in the future.


 * - Televīzija Uslīa announced on 28 February 2017 that they would not return to the contest in its eighth edition, specifying no reason behind this decision.

MBU non-members

 * - Owestani dictator and genius musician Owe Thörnqwist announced his intentions for the country to participate in future editions of the Maia Song Contest shortly after the country declared itself independent. Owestani broadcaster SAUSAGE TV has however not been granted a membership in the MBU, due to only one of the member states recognizing its independence, thus making an Owestani debut impossible in the forseeable future. Alternative possibilities for Owestani representation in the contest is reportedly being explored, however. Dunnish head of departement Cassandra Dawson stated in an interview from early February that talks had been initiated between her and Thörnqwist regarding a possible collaboration between the countries in future editions of the contest.